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Query: Hello doctor, I require a review of my CT scan report, along with guidance on the findings. As I could not download the DICOM, I resorted to capturing 20 individual screenshots from the report. I can supply additional screenshots as required. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com. Thank you for reaching out to us. In the provided images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), a region of lung lucency is observed in the upper lobe of the right lung in the first image. This finding is non-specific, and it is important to re... Read Full »
I have chest pain due to muscle strain. Need opinion.
Query: Hi doctor, I went to an orthopedist for some chest pain, thinking it could be either muscle, heart, or lung-related. My doctor took some X-rays and some movement tests and said he believes it to be a chest muscle strain. Since I had a chest X-ray taken, I would like to get a radiologist's review of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.1. There is a plate and screws over the left clavicle.2. The lungs are clear and do not show any abnormal opacities.3. The heart is normal in size and shape.4. Bilateral hilar shadows are normal.5. The domes of the diaphragm are not visualized due to image magnification on ... Read Full »
Can you please interpret my chest X-ray, which I took two days after thoracentesis?
Query: Hi doctor, I took chest X-ray two days after thoracentesis. I have attached for your reference. Chest X-ray shows possible air or fluid in the left pleura. Is there any visible damage to the left pleura? Is there any air or fluid there, and how much is the percentage of lung volume? If air or fluid ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the X-ray of chest PA (posteroanterior) and lateral views (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The following are the findings. First, there is a hydropneumothorax, which means fluid and air are present in th... Read Full »
Can a breathing treatment before a chest X-ray mask my lung cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 55 year old female. Can a breathing treatment given before a chest x-ray, hide lung cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query. Please find my observations below. Breathing treatments like nebulizers will not hide any suspected lung cancer when given before taking a chest x-ray. Chest x-ray is a basic investigation used to screen the lungs field and heart and usu... Read Full »
Kindly check the x-rays for signs of bronchopneumonia.
Query: Hello doctor, A 2.5-year-old young girl got X-ray diagnosis bronchopneumonia, but her blood tests are all fine, nor she has a temperature. Just cough. We would like to see a second opinion on X-ray images. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the X-ray chest image sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are mildly prominent lung markings in the bilateral lunes and this can suggest hyperactive airways or a mild lung infection. There is no focal lesion or patchy opacit... Read Full »
Kindly review my chest x-ray and help me know if I have any abnormalities.
Query: Hello doctor,I did an x-ray for immigration purposes, and the panel of physicians said that my chest x-ray was abnormal. She has sent me my reports and asked me to follow up with another doctor. I wanted to know if the abnormality was a matter of concern or because of lifestyle issues.Regards. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I can see, there is mention of bilateral apical pleural capping in the document shared by you (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It means there is a possible thickening of the covering of both lungs in the upper chest area. While this ... Read Full »
What does a chest x-ray show in case of asthma?
Query: Hello doctor, Today I had an asthma attack at work and they treated me and did a chest x-ray. I am an x-ray technician and I just do not think my chest x-ray looks right. Please suggest. I am currently on Concerta, Omeprazole, Cetirizine, Montelukast, Symbicort, Pro-air emergency pump, and Albute... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chest x-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity), PA and lateral views are showing mildly prominent bronchovascular markings in the bilateral perihilar and lower zones and might be of concern for hyperactive airways after the asthma attack. There are n... Read Full »